Ismail Esau, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the USA, said that the country’s administration is expected to attend the second Russia-Africa summit to be held in the summer of 2023. This South African diplomat said in an interview: TASS.
Esau noted that South Africa participated in the first summit held in Sochi in 2019. According to him, he has not yet heard confirmation that the first people of the country will attend the next summit, but he is certain that they will attend this event.
The diplomat announced that South Africa is ready to expand trade and economic cooperation with Russia. He emphasized that such interaction is essential for the socio-economic development of South Africa.
Esau attended the official reception in Russia-Africa format held at the residence of the Russian Ambassador to Washington, Anatoly Antonov.
It was previously reported that Bejani Chauke, Special Adviser to the President of the Republic of South Africa, was dismissed. found In Russia. The deputy head of state will address issues related to the peace initiative of African countries related to the conflict in Ukraine.